CVE-2005-0954

Name: CVE-2005-0954
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0954 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer in Windows 2000 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed Windows Metafile (WMF) file.. EPSS estimates a 14.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer in Windows 2000 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed Windows Metafile (WMF) file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.69%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6.0.2900
Microsoft	Windows Explorer	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0954?

Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer in Windows 2000 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed Windows Metafile (WMF) file.

How severe is CVE-2005-0954?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0954 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0954?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-0954?

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Source: NVD / NIST